Abstract: A portable pest eradication system 60, comprising a plurality of electrical cords 21a-e connected electrically to a plurality of the electric heating elements 65a-e, a circulation fan assembly 55, a programmable module 48 and a user interface for entering a treatment time and/or a target temperature for heating a particular room in a house or building. The portable pest eradication system 60 is designed to provide sufficient heat to reach the target temperature in a reasonable period of time to kill bedbugs, bedbug eggs, mold, ticks, bacteria, dust mites, scabies, cockroaches, body lice, fleas, and/or other pests.

Abstract: A collapsible dual screwdriver assembly pliers or drive-pliers for short, comprises a pliers and two screwdriver assemblies, where the screwdriver assemblies are individually removably attachable in a stowed position and an extended position. In the stowed position each screwdriver assembly can provide compact storage of the tool as well as function as a portion of a handle for the other screwdriver assembly. In the extended position each screwdriver assembly can be used as an extended handle for the pliers, as well as, function as a multi-bit screwdriver individually.

Abstract: A portable device holder 20 for use in a motor vehicle and mounted in a gap between a steering column and a lower dashboard of the motor vehicle and can comprise a removable attachment means 21 with an attachment panel 24, a pivotal hinge 22 and a portable device support means 25. The portable device support means 25 can comprise a magnetic connector 27 for providing a removable mounting means for a smartphone or other portable device. The pivotal hinge 22 can pivotally connect the removable attachment means 21 and the portable device support means 25 so that the portable device support means 25 can pivot to a stowed position and an operational position.

Abstract: An extendible and collapsible pressure hose system can be created which comprises a collapsible pressure hose with a hose output connector mounted on one end and a fluid control system mounted on the other. In such a system, the collapsible pressure hose can, but need not comprise a coiled support wire, a convoluted hose body and/or an outer reinforcement cover. A fluid control system can comprise an input connector attached to hose, input connector housing, a main valve, and a pump. In such a fluid control system, the main valve can direct fluid within hose in three modes: 1) an open mode, where fluid pressure extends hose for use, 2) a retract mode, where the pump is used to pump fluid out of the hose, and 3) a closed mode, where no fluid can flow and in which the hose can be stowed.

Abstract: A multi-layer pressure actuated extendable hose for use in transporting fluids between a source location and an output location includes an extendible hose comprising a biasing element, a sealing layer, and a reinforced cover layer. The sealing layer forms a sealed conduit for transporting the fluids, and the reinforced cover layer on the outside provides radial and longitudinal strength for the sealing layer. The hose can be operated by increasing internal pressure within the hose relative to ambient pressure. When the hose is pressurized by a fluid source, the internal pressure of the hose overcomes the retracting force of the biasing element and the hose extends. When the fluid source is turned off or disconnected from the hose, internal pressure is reduced and the biasing element exerts a tension force on the hose causing the hose to retract.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tubular woven hose cover includes feeding a plurality of longitudinal yarns into a weaving machine in an axial direction relative to the woven hose cover being made, weaving one or more radial yarns in and out of the plurality of longitudinal yarns in a radial direction relative to the woven hose cover being made, reducing a circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns and thereby generating a first cross-sectional diameter along a first portion of the woven hose cover, and increasing the circumferential length of the one or more radial yarns and thereby generating a second cross-sectional diameter along a second portion of the woven hose cover, wherein the first cross-sectional diameter is smaller than the second cross-sectional diameter.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable pressure hose can be constructed comprising an input connector, an output connector, an elastic inner hose, an outer cover, and one or more portions of the elastic inner hose engaged with the outer cover and disposed between the first and second ends of the hose. In such a hose, the input connector and output connector can be connected to each end of elastic inner hose and outer cover.

Abstract: A folding multifunction wrench for tightening or loosening a plurality of different sized rotary fasteners, comprising at least two wrench heads attached to their own respective wrench arm with the wrench arms pivotally mounted together at a hinge and pivotal (foldable) to a smaller stowed position or extend to a larger operational position. Individual wrench arms can be used either as a wrench handle or as a wrench tool depending on which end of the wrench the user grasps. During use, the rotational axes of the gripping surfaces on the wrench head can be oriented within ten degrees of being perpendicular to the hinge axis of the two or more wrench arms, whereby torque can be transmitted across the hinge axis for turning the plurality of different sized rotary fastener.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure can be used to implement a braided cover comprising a plurality of left handed fibers and a plurality of right-handed fibers braided into a hollow tube of fabric. Such a braided cover may be adapted to form a plurality of annular ridges and annular valleys along the longitudinal length of the braided cover when compressed from an extended length to a compressed length.

Abstract: A folding multitool comprising a pliers head assembly with at least two pivotal tool arms that are foldable to a stowed position and an extended operational position. The pivotal tool arms define at least one wrench head on their outer end with at least two gripping surfaces for turning at least two different sized rotary fasteners. Wherein each pivotal tool arm can be used either as a tool handle or as a tool arm depending on the position of the pivotal tool arms and which end of the extended multitool the user grasps.

Abstract: A pivotal multisocket comprising an outer socket body with two socket ends, at least one slidable sleeve with a interior passage, and a pivot hinge for pivoting the multisocket to multiple operational positions and a stowed position. The sleeves are user slidable between at least two usable positions to provide four or more gripping surface sizes for the pivotal multisocket.

Abstract: A multi-layer pressure actuated extendable hose for use in transporting fluids (liquids, gases, solid particles, and combinations of these) between a source location and an output location can be implemented as an extendible hose comprising a biasing means, a sealing layer, and a reinforced cover layer. The sealing layer forms a sealed conduit for transporting the fluids, and the reinforced cover layer on the outside provides radial and longitudinal strength for the sealing layer. The hose can be operated by increasing internal pressure within the hose relative to ambient pressure. When the hose is pressurized by a fluid source, the internal pressure of the hose overcomes the retracting force of the biasing means and the hose extends. When the fluid source is turned off or disconnected from the hose, internal pressure is reduced and the biasing means exerts a tension force on the hose causing the hose to retract.

Abstract: A self-actuated linearly retractable and extendible hose for use in transporting fluids (liquids, gases, solid particles, and combinations of these) between a source location and an output location can be implemented as an extendible hose comprising a biasing element, a sealing layer, and a reinforced cover layer. The sealing layer forms a sealed conduit for transporting the fluids, and the reinforced cover layer on the outside provides radial and longitudinal strength for the sealing layer. The hose can be operated by increasing internal pressure within the hose relative to ambient pressure. When the hose is pressurized by a fluid source, the internal pressure of the hose overcomes the retracting force of the biasing element and the hose extends. When the fluid source is turned off or disconnected from the hose, internal pressure is reduced and the biasing element exerts a tension force on the hose causing the hose to retract.

Abstract: A self-actuated linearly retractable and extendible hose for use in transporting fluids (liquids, gases, solid particles, and combinations of these) between a source location and an output location can be implemented as an extendible hose comprising a biasing element, a sealing layer, and a reinforced cover layer. The sealing layer forms a sealed conduit for transporting the fluids, and the reinforced cover layer on the outside provides radial and longitudinal strength for the sealing layer. The hose can be operated by increasing internal pressure within the hose relative to ambient pressure. When the hose is pressurized by a fluid source, the internal pressure of the hose overcomes the retracting force of the biasing element and the hose extends. When the fluid source is turned off or disconnected from the hose, internal pressure is reduced and the biasing element exerts a tension force on the hose causing the hose to retract.

Abstract: A multi-layer pressure actuated extendable hose for use in transporting fluids (liquids, gases, solid particles, and combinations of these) between a source location and an output location can be implemented as an extendible hose comprising a biasing means, a sealing layer, and a reinforced cover layer. The sealing layer forms a sealed conduit for transporting the fluids, and the reinforced cover layer on the outside provides radial and longitudinal strength for the sealing layer. The hose can be operated by increasing internal pressure within the hose relative to ambient pressure. When the hose is pressurized by a fluid source, the internal pressure of the hose overcomes the retracting force of the biasing means and the hose extends. When the fluid source is turned off or disconnected from the hose, internal pressure is reduced and the biasing means exerts a tension force on the hose causing the hose to retract.

Abstract: A folding multitool for holding a plurality of diverse tools, comprising at least three tool arms, where at least two tool arms are pivotally attached to a central hub at one end, and each tool arm having at least one tool head attached at the other end. Wherein the tool arms fold to a smaller stowed position and unfold to an extended longer operational position. Wherein each tool arm can be used either as a tool handle or as a tool arm depending on the positions of the tool arms, and which end of the extended multitool the user grasps. During use, the rotational axes of a gripping surfaces on one or more wrench heads can be oriented substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis of its respective tool arm, whereby torque can be transmitted across the hinge axes for turning the plurality of different sized rotary fastener without the need for hinge locking mechanisms.

Abstract: A binding system (30H) having separate page images (81), (82), and (84) each of which present a portion of a complete map or image. The page images are printed within binding system (30H) which comprises three or more main pages (80a), (80b), and (80c) bonded to a main spine (21), and one or more secondary pages (86a) mounted on secondary spine (23a). Main spine (21) and secondary spine (23a) are substantially perpendicular to each other and bisect each other. Thereby allowing pages to be turned both vertically and horizontally without significantly altering the binding systems overall dimensions when open.

Abstract: A valley shaping means for bidirectionally reinforced convoluted hoses comprising high strength fibers and/or cords which is designed for bonding and/or integration into the valley portion of the bidirectionally reinforced convoluted hose. The high-strength fibers and/or cords can be pre-coated prior to integration with the bidirectionally reinforced convoluted hose, or be coated and bonded after placed in position at the bottom of the valley portion of the bidirectionally reinforced convoluted hose.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure can be used to implement a braided cover comprising a plurality of left handed fibers and a plurality of right-handed fibers braided into a hollow tube of fabric. Such a braided cover may be adapted to form a plurality of annular ridges and annular valleys along the longitudinal length of the braided cover when compressed from an extended length to a compressed length.

Abstract: A binding system (30H) having separate page images (81), (82), and (84) each of which present a portion of a complete map or image. The page images are printed within binding system (30H) which comprises three or more main pages (80a), (80b), and (80c) bonded to a main spine (21), and one or more secondary pages (86a) mounted on secondary spine (23a). Main spine (21) and secondary spine (23a) are substantially perpendicular to each other and bisect each other. Thereby allowing pages to be turned both vertically and horizontally without significantly altering the binding systems overall dimensions when open.